Equipment Technical II - Day

Responsible for the setup and maintenance of Penumbra’s manufacturing and test equipment, as well as the necessary documentation in accordance with Penumbra’s Quality System.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform maintenance activities including preventative maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and non-standard repairs while documenting activities by following quality system procedures.
• Assist other technicians with performing on-demand maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Install equipment and complete validation processes such as IQ/OQ (Installation Qualification/Operational Qualification) to ensure proper functionality.
• Utilize the spare parts system to maintain accurate inventory levels, track usage, and reorder parts when necessary.
• With the guidance of senior-level technicians and engineers, assist in solving equipment-related manufacturing problems.
• Assemble equipment and fixtures in accordance with documented prints.
• Improve equipment documentation by suggesting revisions to Equipment Binders and preventative maintenance instructions for new and existing equipment.
• Procure equipment and fixtures to support manufacturing; make suggestions regarding equipment and fixtures that may improve throughput, yield, and/or ergonomics.
• Train junior equipment technicians on simple equipment repairs and departmental practices.
• Participate in manufacturing line moves and equipment relocation.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to applicable regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Weekly overtime required as needed, including potential weekends, as permitted by law.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience working in a medical device or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to build, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment per GMP guidelines, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously.

Working Conditions

• General office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.
• Willingness and ability to work on site.
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Requires occasional climbing on ladders up to 12 feet.
• Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment for an extensive period of time each day.
• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Pay

Base pay range per hour: $30.00 – $41.00. Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, work location, and shift, and will increase over time based on meeting performance and business needs.

Benefits

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• Opportunity to be part of a team revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid company holidays per year.
• A minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure.
• Paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).